We’ve all been in that situation when we are aware a friend, a family member is struggling and we really want to be able to help but we don’t know how? We also know that sometimes we can’t help and we have to accept that too. It might be that Read more…
With so many self-help books, so many podcasts about this subject, you’d think that we would have all mastered the art of “loving ourselves!” As Valentines Day approaches, it can stir up all sorts of emotions for many reasons (I’ve written lots of blogs on the subject in the past) Read more…
Imagine you’re having a conversation with someone close to you. They share their hopes and dreams for the future. How would you typically react? The Enthusiast Are you the enthusiastic one, who looks to encourage them even if sometimes the dreams seem a little far-fetched or unachievable? The Realist Perhaps Read more…
Many of us share a common desire to make a positive impact and contribute to a better world. So how do we do that? What can we do to make a difference? Firstly, there are the practical things that we can do to make a difference. Here are some the Read more…
Do you feel like you have no more room for anything or anyone? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life and it’s making you feel anxious? Are you able to protect the space around you, both mentally and physically? You are NOT failing. Sometimes we have to acknowledge that we don’t Read more…
Do you feel appreciated? Do you have conversations with people about NOT feeling appreciated? For you to feel appreciated, what must happen? I talk a lot about gratitude and being grateful for things/people in our lives as do many others, but there doesn’t seem to be much discussion about appreciation Read more…
“gratitude” noun “The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Last week, I had a conversation with a client about feeling grateful and how it was something that they wanted to a) continue feeling and b) wanted their children to be more aware of. Read more…
Small was feeling grim and dark Playing toss and fling and bang and crash, Break and snap and bash and batter…. “Good Grief” said Large, “What is the matter?” Small said “I’m grim and grumpy Little Small And nobody loves me at all. “Oh Small” said Large, “Grumpy or Read more…
As we head towards Christmas we are bombarded with image of how Christmas “should” look – whether it’s large raucous families around a festive table piled high with food and drink or indulgent gift guides in magazines where they suggest “little prezzies” that probably require a 2nd mortgage to purchase, Read more…
There will be lots written about grief and grieving at the moment and rightly so, it’s a hugely personal experience that affects everyone very differently and there is a variety of “help & support” for those grieving but what about the immense sad feelings we can have which feels Read more…